It is FaerieCon West today and tomorrow

Ok for all you slackers like me we already missed one day of FaerieCon West today – but you know how it is, gotta earn the money to keep the cats in cat treats, so if you have the chance head on down to the Resaissance Seattle Hotel today and catch up on all the cool faerie stuff you know you wanted to see. O the plate today:

SATURDAY

Mythic Forum – Panel Space – Level 3

1:00 – 1:45 Spotlight on Charles de Lint

We sit down with internationally renowned mythic fiction author Charles de Lint to talk about his writing and the mythic worlds and characters he creates and his creative process. At the end we will have time for fans time to ask the questions they’ve always wanted to ask.

2:00 – 2:45 Exploring Old Faery Lore – Raven Grimassi

There are many different views of Faeries and their nature. Join Raven for a look at traditional and folkloric depictions of Faery through the oldest tales of Faeries and their encounters with humans.

3:00 – 3:45 Introduction to Totemism – Lupa

Animal Totems are one of the most popular magical topics today. They are versatile aids in magic and personal growth. Lupa explains the basics of totemism, including what totems are, how to work with them and how to find your own totem and three alternative frameworks for working with animal totems: Archetypal, Bioregional, and Correspondences.

4:00 – 4:45 FaerieCon Fashion Show

See great examples of the best of faerie themed finery from our wonderful vendors so you can create the perfect faerie inspired look for you.

5:00 – 5:45 Spotlight on Brom

Brom, an acclaimed fantasy artist, and author of darkly inventive books like “The Child Thief” and “The Devil’s Rose,” sits down to for an informal interview to talk about his exceptional career as a writer, author and entrepreneur.

Official Faerieworlds photographer Byron Dazey shares inside tips for capturing the Fae at festivals and cons in photos using his amazing portfolio of work that captures the magic of the mythic lifestyle.

12:00 – 12:45 FAERIE: Krabjab Studios Artists

FAERIE, a show curated by local artist Julie Baroh at Krab Jab Studio in Seattle, highlighted some of the worlds best and brightest fantasy artists. At this panel we’ll get a chance to hear from talents like Echo Chernik, Heather Hudson, Tara Larsen Chang, Emily Fiegenschuh,

and Todd Lockwood.

1:00 – 1:45 Art of Stephanie Pui-Mun Law

Artist Stephanie Pui-Mun Law, acclaimed for her pieces depicting fantastic otherworlds, shares an inside look her art and the ideas and visions that inspire it.

2:00 – 3:00 Breath, Will, Desire: Live a Larger Life – T. Thorn Coyle

The soul holds desire within it, a spark that we can fan into a roaring fire. By tapping into life power – breath – and strengthening our will, we can harness the power of desire, enacting the sacred spell, walking toward the lives our heart’s desire. What do we resist? What do we long for? Come find the answers held within the core of being that rests within each of us.

8:00 – 12:00 The Bad Faeries Masquerade

Featuring the music of Faun, Adam Hurst and Tricky Pixie. Doors open at 8pm and music starts at 8:30.

So sounds like some awesome stuff to go do and check out today if you can make it. Seriously you should try, it looks like an awesome time, and if you are wondering what it looks like, check out our gallery from last year.